Bac Ninh is not only a land rich in culture with Quan Ho folk songs that captivate people’s hearts but also a land of “talented people’s masterpieces”. Now, let’s go back to Bac Ninh with VNTRIP.VN to visit Do Temple – the place to worship 8 kings of the Ly Dynasty!
(Photo: Collected)
About Do Temple
Located in Dinh Bang village, Dinh Bang commune, Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, Do temple was built in the 11th century and is also known as Co Phap Dien or Ly Bat De temple. The temple is the place to worship 8 Ly kings: Ly Thai To, Ly Thai Tong, Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Ly Than Tong, Ly Anh Tong, Ly Cao Tong and Ly Hue Tong. With an area of more than 31,000m2, Do Temple has 21 large and small works, divided into inner city and suburban areas, with the center being the main temple.
Coming here, you will have to admire a vast landscape with monumental palaces, majestic harem, relaxing water house and quiet epitaphs. In ancient temples, the scent of incense spreads throughout the space and makes us think of a heroic dynasty.
Gate leading to Do Temple – Bac Ninh (Photo: Collectibles)
Ngu Long Mon – The main door to Do Temple with 5 doors carved with dragons (Photo: Collectibles)
Thuy Dinh was built on a semicircular lake and was the place where the kings and mandarins used to sit and watch water puppetry performances (Photo: Collectibles)
Over many dynasties, the temple was repaired and expanded many times. Not only possessing unique cultural and historical values, Do Temple also possesses a unique folk royal architecture in an overall charming landscape and harmony with nature. This is also a typical architectural work with the art of carving stone, wood, and statues with many sophisticated and elaborate carvings. The uniqueness of the architecture in Do Temple does not have high artistic value and partly reflects the historical and cultural values of the Ly dynasty in particular and the national history culture in general.
Carved lines bearing the bold architecture of the Ly Dynasty in Do Temple (Photo: Collectibles)
Do Temple Festival
Every year, the Do Temple festival is held on the 14th, 15th and 16th of the third lunar month on the occasion of the day Ly Cong Uan ascended the throne and issued the “Resignation of the Capital”. This is a long-standing tradition and has become a custom deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural life of the people here. The festival attracts many visitors to offer incense and pay respects to the Ly kings.
Celebrate Do Temple Festival (collected photos)
If you have the opportunity to return to the land of Bac Ninh, do not miss the opportunity to visit the majestic Do Temple to admire a unique ancient architecture!
Source: Collected internet.